Fight belly fat by getting enough of this f-word

Research has proven that fiber can lower viceral body fat and might even increase mortality.

Fiber! (What were you thinking?)

The importance of eating soluble fiber (that is, fiber from vegetables, fruit, and beans), along with getting moderate exercise, is important to reduce harmful fat found around the body’s organs.

Fiber has always been an important part of the diet, but research is showing just how beneficial getting enough fiber is for fighting belly fat. Foods like whole grains, raspberries and oatmeal are packed with high levels of fiber, which not only fights fat, studies show it even helps you live longer.

Researchers found that for every 10 grams of fiber reported in someone’s daily diet, visceral fat was about 3.7 percent lower. Other high fiber-foods include: carrots, brown rice, strawberries, lima and black beans, almonds, peas and sweet corn.

Pills and powder forms of fiber like Benefiber will help, but it’s best to get the bulk of your source from fresh produce. Rememeber: F is for Fiber!